Sugarless deLite's Daily Report

Yogurt Flavors: Chocolate Decadence, World Class Vanilla, Roasted Almond, Toffee Coffee, Peach and Very Berry. Today, our yogurt cones are $1.85 all day long (regularly $2.72). Tomorrow, all parfaits are on sale for $2.99 (regularly $3.69). The new calendar is available in the store and will be posted on the blog on Monday. Also, the emails will go out to the email group on Monday. I was reading through the JJ Pearce paper yesterday since the newspaper staff came by to solicit us for an add dropped on off at the store. It hasn't changed that much in my 11 year absence from the land of the mighty mustang. I did see one article that interested me. Apparently, someone is in the process of naming a new version of the seven wonders of the world. You can vote for the new wonders , however, you have to join the site to do so. Still, I thought it was fun to take a look at the nominated structures. I am a bit of a purist. Here were my choices in no order: The Pyramids of Giza, Petra, Stoneh...

Yogurt Flavors: Chocolate Decadence, World Class Vanilla, Roasted Almond, Toffee Coffee, Peach and Very Berry. Shake It Up! All shakes are $3.69 all day long (regularly $3.99-$4.62). I'm having trouble deciding on weather or not to see several movies this summer. I don't go to nearly as many movies as I did just a few years ago. Part of the reason is the annoying use of cell phones by other patrons, but the larger part of the choice is the cost. At 9 to 10 dollars a ticket, I can wait until the movie comes out on DVD and buy the film for almost the same cost. This summer, I know that there are two movies that I will see: Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix and The Bourne Ultimatum. Added to that list is the good likely hood of seeing Ratatouille. I am on the fence about Live Free or Die Hard and The Transformers. So if anyone out there sees a good one, let me know because I am interested in the reviews. Friday In the News: The Times of London reported in 2005 that a quin...

Yogurt Flavors: Chocolate Decadence, World Class Vanilla, Chocolate Banana, German Chocolate Cake, Pumpkin and Marshmallow. Tonight, the yogurt is buy one, get one free (limit one, no XL) from 6 PM to 8 PM. The pita, English Muffins and the bagels have arrived. All varieties of the bagels (Blueberry, Sweet Wheat, Cinnamon, Onion, White and the Perfect 10) are available. Come in today to get the best selection. One of the interesting things about my wife and I is the age difference. We are just shy of 7 years apart which, most of the time, the age difference doesn't mean very much but, occasionally, can lead to conversations where the gap is apparent. After signing along to the end of Bush's "Glycerine" from the album Sixteen Stone on the radio last night, we discussed how she discovered the song in high school while the song actually came out while I was in high school. When the next song came on the radio, the following conversation took place. Me: Hmmm, I don't...

Yogurt Flavors: Chocolate Decadence, World Class Vanilla, Chocolate Banana, German Chocolate Cake, Egg Nog and Boysenberry. Yogurt Cone Day! All yogurt cones are $1.85 all day long (regularly $2.72). Last night, Iran experienced some civil unrest as they began the process of rationing gas across the nation. It seems odd to think that a country that exports so much oil, over 4 million barrels a day, would have to ration gas; however, it seems that in over 30 years of oil dominance, Iran forgot to increase its refining capacity. "Iranians are accustomed to gasoline at rock bottom prices. After a 25% hike in prices imposed May 21, gas sells at 38 cents per gallon." So the next time you're feeling sad about your gas bill, just remember the harsh times faced by the Iranians. It's good to know that the energy crisis isn't just in the US or the west. Wednesday Comic: (click to enlarge)

Yogurt Flavors: Chocolate Decadence, World Class Vanilla, Chocolate Banana, German Chocolate Cake, Egg Nog and Boysenberry. All parfaits are $2.99 all day long (regularly $3.69). After close to four months of marriage, my wife and I decided to reinstate our workout routines. It is interesting to me how easy it has been not to workout. It seems that other things just take up time and that spending time together hanging out and talking is easier than saying, "I'm going to go workout." That's why it is important that we are doing this together even if we are not working out together. Despite the fact that I do feel better and more awake today, I still don't like getting into a workout routine. There is just something horrible about the first few weeks. It is sad to think that things that were easy just a few months ago are much harder now. Perhaps in a month or two, I'll be fully back on track. But for now, I'm feeling a little sore. Quiz Day: Has American C...

Yogurt Flavors: Chocolate Decadence, World Class Vanilla, Chocolate Banana, Caramel Fudge, Egg Nog and Boysenberry. Today, you can ship to any of the lower 48 states (UPS ground only) for $6.99. Come into the store and pick out your items, then let us ship for you. I made my first trip down to the Ballpark this season on Sunday. After stopping into the Candlelite Inn for a quick dinner with my wife and my friend, I went to the game with my friend to pay off a bet from two years ago. As per the terms of the bet, I supplied the tickets to an Astros game and my friend supplied a new Astros hat for me to wear throughout the entire game. (I am a Cardinals fan and the last thing I would ever want to own is something from the Astros.) It was nice to take a few hours out of the weekend and watch a game of baseball. Even though the Rangers aren’t good this year, they did manage to win the Silver Boot. Last night’s game didn’t really mean much, but the two teams put up a spirited fight and gave ...

Yogurt Flavors: Chocolate Decadence, World Class Vanilla, Cappuccino, Caramel Fudge, Banana Macadamia Nut and Boysenberry. Today's special is buy one, get one yogurt free (limit one, excludes XL) from 6 PM to 8 PM. Sunday's Special: Coke Floats are $2.99 all day long (regularly $4.62). I went to the Angelika last night with a friend and watch the film Paprika . The movie was rather good, but it was not one for those who want to go and relax while watching a film. The visual stimulation pounds the viewer from the start and the sounds and sights are meant to disorient the viewer while pulling them in to a dangerous dream world. This film does serve as a great reminder of why anime can provide a movie experience unlike anything that traditional film making can render. If you want a film that will take you down the rabbit hole and through the other side, I recommend Paprika. Saturday Distraction: Are You Rock, Paper or Scissors ? You Are Paper Crafty and creative, you are able to a...

Yogurt Flavors: Chocolate Decadence, World Class Vanilla, Cappuccino, Peanut Butter, Banana Macadamia Nut and Boysenberry. All items on the sale rack are 50% off their lowest marked price all day! Tomorrow, my wife and I are going to a game night with some of our friends. I am pretty excited about this, but I did get a warning when I said that I would love to go. Maybe it was the twinkle in my eye or the way that I sat up a little straighter when I heard the word game, but I got the warning to be on my best behavior and not be overly competitive. For the most part, I like to think that I am fairly good about not being over the top. I am competitive and any of my friends or co-workers would attest to this fact. Nevertheless, I always try and remember that we are there to have fun. Of course, it is more fun to win. Therefore, I try to win. I don't get bent if I lose. I just try to figure out how to adjust my strategy so that I can win the next time. (This generally applies to all gam...

Yogurt Flavors: Chocolate Decadence, World Class Vanilla, Cappuccino, Peanut Butter, Banana Macadamia Nut and Boysenberry. Shake It Up! All shakes are $3.69 all day long (regularly $3.99-$4.62). AT&T is offering DSL for 10 dollars to first time customers. I meant to mention this the other day but was too excited about finding a new home. The deal is not easy to find; however, this article should help anyone who is interested. Also, I have read that they are required to offer naked DSL, DSL without phone service, within the next six months for new customers. I;m pretty sure that they will wait until the last minute to offer this service. The problem with DSL has always been the need for a home phone. If it wasn't for that requirement, I would use DSL. Since the offer for naked DSL probably won't be available until well after our move, it seems like cable will be the option we choose for high speed internet. While we will lose the cable TV that we currently get for free, it ...

Yogurt Flavors: Chocolate Decadence, World Class Vanilla, Cappuccino, Peanut Butter, Banana Macadamia Nut and Boysenberry. Today is Cone Day! All yogurt cones are $1.85 (regularly $2.72) all day long. After a few month of poking around and one weekend of heavy looking, my wife and I have settled on an apartment in Addison. We will move in at the end of July for what we hope is our final apartment move. Conveniently, the new place is located near our storage unit which should make our move easier. The only thing left is to start packing up the old place at the beginning of July. The nice thing about packing up the old place early is that we will be able to take some of it to storage and create a little more space in the meantime. Thankfully, space won't be an issue in the new place. Since we will move from 748 sq. ft. to 1090 sq. ft., we will gain a lot of extra storage and an additional bedroom. The cat will have a little more room to roam. Wednesday Comic: (click to enlarge)

Yogurt Flavors: Chocolate Decadence, World Class Vanilla, Toffee Nut, Butter Pecan, Banana Macadamia Nut and Boysenberry. Today is Teacher Day! All teachers can show their school employee ID and receive a small yogurt for only 99 cents. Today marks the annual holiday of Juneteenth . This uniquely Texas holiday celebrates the emancipation of the Texas slaves on June 19th, 1865. General Gordan Granger of the Union landed on Galveston Island and issued General Order No. 3. With the help of 2,000 Union troops, the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation began in Texas on this day. Although it was originally a Texas holiday and became an official holiday in Texas in 1980, thirteen other states also now list it as an official holiday. Quiz Day: How Real Are You ? You Are 82% Real There's hardly a person on this earth more real than you are. You have no problem showing people who you are, flaws and all. For you, there couldn't be any other way. Because it's way too stressful ...

Yogurt Flavors: Chocolate Decadence, World Class Vanilla, Toffee Nut, Butter Pecan, Banana Macadamia Nut and Juicy Raspberry. Today, you can ship to any of the lower 48 states (UPS ground only) for $6.99. Come into the store and pick out your items, then let us ship for you. By the looks of things at the store, most of us remembered to thank our fathers this year. We had a very busy weekend with lots of cakes and gifts picked up on Saturday and Sunday. I hope that everyone had a wonderful Father's Day. As the summer gets ready to start full swing, we'll be experimenting with a few new items in the bakery. Over the next few weeks, you'll see a couple of new items appearing in the cases. As you try them, please let us know what you think about them. We look forward to hearing your feedback. My wife and I spent a portion of ours searching for a new apartment which is a task that we expect to have wrapped up this evening. She was also kind enough to watch the Yankees game with ...

Yogurt Flavors: Chocolate Decadence, World Class Vanilla, Coffee Royal, Grasshopper, Angel Food Cake and Juicy Raspberry. Today's special is a free small yogurt for those with the word of the day: Boondoggle Tomorrow, we are open from 12 PM to 6 PM to serve you for any of your Father's Day needs. I glanced at the weather this morning an saw seven straight days with rain. It seems as if the odd weather pattern is set to continue for North Texas. I'm happy with the cooler weather and the rain is nice too. I can't help but think that the rain will eventually end, but it doesn't seem to be slowing down yet. To think, it was just last year that we couldn't get a drop. Saturday Distraction: What's Your Power Element ? Your Power Element is Metal Your power colors: White, Gold, and Silver Your energy: Contracting Your season: Fall You are persistent (and maybe even a little bit stubborn). If you see something you want, you go for it. You have a lot of strength, and...

Yogurt Flavors: Chocolate Decadence, World Class Vanilla, Coffee Royal, Grasshopper, Angel Food Cake and Juicy Raspberry. Shake Day! All shakes are $3.69 all day long (regularly $3.69-$4.62). Western Bagel seems to have had a little trouble with our order this week; however, the bagels have arrived. Unfortunately, they did not ship a case of the bagels so we are missing the Blueberry variety. We do have the pita, English Muffins and the other bagels (Sweet Wheat, Cinnamon, White, Onion and Perfect 10) available. Also, La Tortilla was delivered today. We have the low-carb onion, wheat, and garlic in addition to the Tomato Basil and the Rosemary. To our Dallas readers: Don't forget that the run-off election between Ed Oakley and Tom Leppert for the position of mayor of Dallas is tomorrow. Friday in the News: "My great-great-grandmother was your great-great-grandfather’s mistress. So how about it?" This remarkable pick up line was used by Camilla Parker Bowles (then Camilla...

Yogurt Flavors: Chocolate Decadence, World Class Vanilla, Coffee Royal, Grasshopper, Angel Food Cake and Juicy Raspberry. Tonight is buy one, get one free (limit one, no XL) from 6 PM to 8 PM. The Pita bread from Western Bagel has arrived. HOWEVER, the remainder of the shipment, the bagels and the English Muffins, will not be in stock until tomorrow. These were sent separately this week. We finished Veronica Mars Season 2 last night. We started the show with 6 episodes left around 8:30 with the intent of watching two or three episodes. But the show is just too good to let go of when you’re that close to the end. It's sad to know that the show was canceled this year, but I'm glad that we have one more season to watch. It's like my own personal Sopranos. While this season was a little bit weaker as far as each individual episode was concerned, the mystery arch for the full year was better than the first season. I love a show that can keep me guessing and entertained. I can...

Yogurt Flavors: Chocolate Decadence, World Class Vanilla, Coffee Royal, Grasshopper, Strawberry Shortcake and Juicy Raspberry. All the cones are $1.85 all day long (regularly $2.77). We have just received our shipment of Walden Farms. We now have have all varieties of the dressing and dips on our shelves. We also go the Curb Bites with Hoodia back in as well. Yesterday was one of the easier moves that I've ever had. I admit that my wife has done all of the cleaning and packing of the old apartment so I was really just there for my back which makes it a much nicer process. Two truck load and two car loads to the storage unit and we were done in an hour and one half. So the easy part is finished and we've got about a month to rest before packing up our current apartment. The nice thing about the move yesterday is that I feel like I got a little bit of a workout. While I was tired last night, I awoke feeling energized today. The last few days have been very busy in the morning. T...

Yogurt Flavors: Chocolate Decadence, World Class Vanilla, Coffee Royal, Grasshopper, Strawberry Shortcake and Juicy Raspberry. All parfaits are $2.99 today (regularly $3.69). They will go quickly so come in early. Today is the first of two moving days for my wife and I. Tonight, we are moving her stuff out of her old apartment into storage for the next 45 days. Next month, we will move into our new apartment. We haven't found our new place yet, but we'll know in the next week or two. Not that moves are ever fun, but I don't think that they are that bad. It's been a yearly ritual for me since I first moved to college. The new apartment should be the last one. Which means that I might only have one more yearly move left to go. So tonight, we'll pack up the car with the boxes and move the few pieces of furniture to storage. Next month, we'll get ready to do it again. Quiz Day: What Color Do You Need ? You Need Some Blue in Your Life Blue will make you feel calm, in...

Yogurt Flavors: Chocolate Decadence, World Class Vanilla, Coffee Royal, Grasshopper, Strawberry Shortcake and White Chocolate Raspberry. Today, you can ship to any of the lower 48 states (UPS ground only) for $6.99. Come into the store and pick out your items, then let us ship for you. Father's Day is coming up next Sunday and we've got a good number of mail orders going out today as added evidence of this fact. If you would like to send your father a sugarless treat, come in today and get the shipping special. In most cases, a package that is sent today can get to any of the lower 48 states by Friday. Father's Day always marks the end of stretch of holidays that begins with Thanksgiving. We stay pretty busy in the 7 months with all of the holidays, but the summer time is a little bit slower for us. Of course, we've already started thinking about Christmas and next month we will have our orders in for the season of giving. We have found some new packaging that we are pr...

Yogurt Flavors: Chocolate Decadence, World Class Vanilla, Mocha, Maple Nut, Marshmallow (changing to Strawberry Shortcake by 4 PM today) and White Chocolate Raspberry. Tonight, our yogurt is buy one, get one free (limit one, no XL) from 6 PM to 8 PM. Bonus: If you live in the RISD area, you can pick up the Saturday edition of the Dallas Morning News and get a coupon for a free small yogurt in the Neighbors section of the paper. Everyday when I open up the USA Today or Turn on the news channels, it seems that the race for the White House is already in full swing. At least, that's how it appears when the coverage is not focused on Paris Hilton. The coverage seems to come earlier and earlier every time an election comes around. Thankfully, the entertainment value of the elections is also increasing. This year there are two new political games that are free to download. The first is Presidential Pong . This is "a game of Pong using caricatures of prominent 2008 presidential candi...

Yogurt Flavors: Chocolate Decadence, World Class Vanilla, Mocha, Maple Nut, Marshmallow and White Chocolate Raspberry. Today the Sale Rack is 50% off the lowest marked price of each item. We put a lot of new items on there this week so you can come in and get some great deals. Sometimes we humans like to do things because there is a challenge involved. We like to go beyond the ordinary ho-hum and reach down deep to experience the thrill of victory or the agony of defeat. I think that even people who might normally shy away from challenges might welcome a chance to see if they can rise to the occasion. I personally enjoy when things are harder; however, I do have a few exceptions to that rule. I caught a couple of minutes of the National Spelling Bee last night on ESPN. While I applaud the children who took part in this event, this is certainly one challenge that I would let pass me by. You simply have to know your own limitations and spelling is without a doubt one of mine. This was pr...

Yogurt Flavors: Chocolate Decadence, World Class Vanilla, Mocha, Maple Nut, Marshmallow and White Chocolate Raspberry. Today is Shake Day! All of our shakes are only $3.69 all day long (regularly $3.93-$4.62). Tomorrow, we are having one of our 50% off days for the sale rack items. We have been loading it with new items over the last few day, so make sure that you come in and shop around. The bagels, pita and English Muffins have arrived. We now have all varieties (Blueberry, Sweet Wheat, Cinnamon, Onion, White and Perfect 10) on hand. Come and get yours today. Last night I had dinner with the in-laws at Mimi's Cafe in Arlington. There used to be only one Mimi's around and that was in Allen, but they have expanded their presence in the Dallas/Fort Worth area over the last few years. The best thing on the menu is the grill cheese sandwich; however, at this Mimi's there was no grill cheese. :( So, I went with a salad, muffin and cup of soup. Yummy! When dinner was over, we we...

Yogurt Flavors: Chocolate Decadence, World Class Vanilla, Mocha, Maple Nut, Marshmallow and White Chocolate Raspberry. Today is Cone Day! All cones are $1.85 all day long (regularly $2.77). I was watching CNN this weekend and saw a bit of a program that highlighted local heroes. This particular one caught my interest as it focused on a couple that has created a website that allows for people to make micro-loans to individuals across the globe. This site is economics and philanthropy united together. " Kiva.org lets you connect with and loan money to unique small businesses in the developing world. By choosing a business on Kiva.org, you can "sponsor a business" and help the world's working poor make great strides towards economic independence. Throughout the course of the loan (usually 6-12 months), you can receive email journal updates from the business you've sponsored. As loans are repaid, you get your loan money back." One of the great things about Kiva...

Yogurt Flavors: Chocolate Decadence, World Class Vanilla, Mocha, Maple Nut, Marshmallow and Very Berry. Today is Teacher Day! Smalls are 99 cents for teachers all day long. Just show us your teacher ID to get your special. Last night was nice in that I got to have dinner with my father who had popped into town for business. Although the weather caused a delay that saw him an hour late to dinner, it was nice to be able to spend some time with him outside of the once a year visit. After dinner my wife and I did a little shopping and headed towards the birthday party for the evening. This is where I have to say that I am glad that I am married. On the way to the party, my wife asked me how my ankle that I hurt at the birthday party to weekends ago was feeling. It wasn't feeling good and I was very tired after dinner; however, left to my own discretion, I would have gone bowling and dealt with the consequences later. She didn't try to persuade me not to go. She simply asked if I wa...

Yogurt Flavors: Chocolate Decadence, World Class Vanilla, Butter Brickle, German Chocolate Cake, Marshmallow and Very Berry. Today, you can ship to any of the lower 48 states (UPS ground only) for $6.99. Come into the store and pick out your items, then let us ship for you. This weekend, we started making a new product in the store: Turnovers. We currently have them available in cherry and apple and will be able to also make peach, blueberry, blackberry or cream cheese with a minimum order of six. This is just one of several new items that we are developing in our bakery during the summer. Boy, some weekends just leave you more tired than the week itself. It seems like the last few weeks for both the store and my wife and I have been pretty busy. This weekend's wedding that was followed by a birthday party and then a grill out and now a dinner followed by another birthday party this evening has left me a little on the tired side.

Yogurt Flavors: Chocolate Decadence, World Class Vanilla, Butter Brickle, German Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Malt and Very Berry. Yogurt Club Bonus Day! All yogurt club members can get a small yogurt for only 45 cents or receive two dollars off of any other size of yogurt when they pay with their yogurt club card. (Limit one per person.) If you’re not a member of the Yogurt Club, then ask us about it then next time you’re in the store. Well, my wife's former roommate is getting married today. Almost three months to the day after our wedding. We had an excellent rehearsal dinner last night at Blue Mesa Grill. The food was great, but the best part had to be the baked sweet potato chips. Awesome. I'll be heading out a little early today so that I can get home and make myself presentable for the wedding. Congratulations to Jessica and Patrick. Your Saturday Distraction: What Kind of Chocolate Are You ? You are Milk Chocolate A total dreamer, you spend most of your time with your head i...

Yogurt Flavors: Chocolate Decadence, World Class Vanilla, Butter Brickle, German Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Malt and Very Berry. Today, all of our shakes are only $3.69 (regularly $3.93-$4.62). Try some of our wonderful combinations or make up your own for a tasty mid-day treat. The bagels, pita and English Muffins have arrived. We now have all varieties on hand. Come and get yours today. June Calendar: (click to enlarge) The shipping code for this month is WEDDINGS. Enter this code on our website when placing an order to receive $7.50 off of any order of $75 or more. Friday in the News: Lady Bird Johnson said she learned a lot about how to present herself as a sophisticated lady from LBJ's girlfriends. LBJ had many, many, many affairs, secret and not so secret. Lady Bird said, "You have to understand, my husband loved people. All people. And half the people in the world are women." (This story brought to you by the WWDTM daily calendar.) Happy Birthday Wishes to Simon Jona...